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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed stricter air standards for ozone, commonly referred to as smog, which experts say could drive 77,000 more jobs away from Tennessee by 2020 if enacted at the end of October.

 
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Featured Issue - Canadian Oil Sands

Canadian Oil Sands

Canadian oil sands are a major source of energy to meet America's growing energy demands. Many Americans do not realize the United States already imports more oil from Canada than from any other country. Our North American neighbor currently supplies 21 percent of our imported oil, half of which comes from the oil sands of Canada.

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Rhetoric VS. Reality

Policymakers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What follows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating these claims. Click Here to read Energy Issues and rhetoric addressed on our site.

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Energy Forum News

New Pipeline Application Received from TransCanada

The State Department has received a new application from TransCanada Corp. for a proposed pipeline that would run from the Canadian border to connect to an existing pipeline in Steele City, Nebraska.

57% Favor Use of 'Fracking' To Find More U.S. Oil and Gas

A new Rasmussen Reports survey finds that 57% of American Adults favor the use of hydraulic fracturing to drill for oil and natural gas in shale oil reserves.

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Energy Myth

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Myth:  Raising taxes on U.S. oil and natural gas companies will lead to America being less dependent on foreign oil and encourage use of alternative sources of energy.

Fact: Historically, higher taxes have resulted in less domestic energy – and restrained supplies often lead to higher energy costs for consumers.  In today’s economy, that could stifle a recovery and make Americans more dependent on foreign oil and natural gas. New taxes will make it more expensive for oil and natural gas companies to initiate traditional and alternative energy exploration and development programs, putting our nation further behind in the race for more energy.